In Canada, those who can afford the best health care go to America.
The American super wealthy homeschool their own kids—even in California.
Schwarzenegger is protecting his own.
Expect a rise in private schools especially those who provide distant education for those parents who want their children close.
Expect also monopoly busting by upstart competing teacher unions.
Actually, Salty, I doubt that is the case. I don't have stats, but I'll give you an example.
A 20-ish co-worker of mine, black girl, was taken out of high school by her single parent mother (religious woman) when this girl started "getting into trouble."
This girl ended up graduating high school at the age of 16, spent a year in college on a scholarship in Australia, came back to the states, became a registered nurse and is now working on a marketing degree.
One of the most competent, self-assured young people I have ever known. Mom made great sacrifices to turn out that kid.
GOOD point! The upper classes are moving into homeschooling. Why? Because the results are self evidently SUPERIOR!
Also,,,Arnold is looking at his state budget. The true number of homeschoolers is likely **twice** the size of the puny 166,000 that the state reports. He likely *knows* this! Having all those kids move into the government schools would definitely make his state budget worse.
In a manner of speaking, you are correct; however, the elitist private schools and the home school have one thing in common---they are not controlled by, or run by, the NEA.They have their own boards/support groups and problem don't get the state's help.
The NEA & the state think they should have power over both sets of children.
I don't want to be mean...but I am sitting here in my $35,000 house and laughing at you. Perhaps I'll go out to my used 2001 truck later and laugh at you again. Ooh, or maybe the '93 Buick!
You really shouldn't make authoritative statements on this subject if you have no idea who and what you're discussing. One of the homeschoolers I know is a CNA, and another CNA has asked my wife to recommend homeschooling groups to her. Also, the only "super-wealthy" homeschooler I'm aware of is Wil Smith. I'm sure there are others, but the point is that mainly those who are wealthy enough to send their kids to a private school that reflects their values do so. Trust me on this, I'm the Cubmaster of the Catholic elementary school's Cub Scout Pack. In fact, I read that Smith keeps his kids home because he couldn't find a private school as advanced as he wanted. He has a tutor who had these kids reading Plato's Republic while they were in short pants.